If you're looking for simplicity and legibility then I would go for an aviator-style dial all the way. Both of the watches you listed are quartz, but if you don't mind automatics then check out the SRP043K1 and the SRP025K1:

Looks like you added more pics of that watch since I last commented. That is the nicest looking Seiko I have ever seen.

You guys are running about 50-50 it seems. I like that Hamilton that Kaplan posted alot but currently $395 on Amazon. I think I will bite on the first one, it looks more rugged and that's what I am going for. Thank you very much for your replies, I will post an image wearing it when I get it.